Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Earn a University of London degree in Computer Science and apply your creativity to in-demand technology.

Open the door to sought-after technology careers with a world-class online Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree from the University of London. You’ll learn in-demand computing skills, develop your abilities to solve complex problems, and nurture your innovation and creativity. The hands-on project-based approach will help you develop the technical and transferable skills you need for a fulfilling career.

Choose from a suite of BSc Computer Science specialisms in:

BSc Computer Science (Machine Learning and AI)

BSc Computer Science (Data Science)

BSc Computer Science (Web and Mobile Development)

BSc Computer Science (Physical Computing and the Internet of Things)

BSc Computer Science (Games Development)

BSc Computer Science (Virtual Reality)

BSc Computer Science (User Experience)

Who is this degree for:

The University of London Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degrees are designed to provide those passionate about computing with instruction in computer science fundamentals. Whether you have high school qualifications or you’re already working in a computer science field, you can earn a valuable degree that will help move your career forward.

The course material ranges from entry-level subjects to specialised topics. If you already have a degree outside of computer science, the curriculum will give you the chance to stay up-to-date and learn commercial applications of computing practices.

The flexible degree programmes are designed to fit around work, family, and other commitments in your life. You can study online according to your own schedule from anywhere in the world.

By studying this degree you will:

develop your skills in computing with strong programming and mathematics focus, as well as learn skills in project management, presentation skills and teamwork which employers value

create a portfolio of work that you can present to potential employers.

Try a taster course:

The University of London offers a number of online taster courses and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), which are designed to introduce you to the kind of themes that appear in degree programmes. They are currently running two MOOCS that explore topics covered in the BSc computer Science degrees.

This course provides you with the foundational skillset required to write computer programs. If you are interested in learning how to write interactive, graphical programs from an introductory level in a real programming language, this is the course for you. The course uses the Javascript language and the p5.js.library.

This course is designed for people who use computers, smartphones and the internet regularly and want to understand more about how they work. It is for beginners in computer science and also for people considering starting to study computer science more formally. In this course you will learn some fundamental concepts that you can apply to any software or computer system and how to apply computer science concepts to solve problems in daily computer use.

If you would like a certificate of completion, you will need to make a payment to Coursera.

Tuition:

£10,088 - £15,132 *, depending upon geographic location of student.

*Indicative totals are for web supported learners only. They reflect average annual fee increases and assume that you complete the qualification within the minimum time without resits and Accreditation of Prior Learning (which would require additional fees). Additional costs you would also need to budget for would be examination centre fees. For further details please refer to the University of London website: london.ac.uk/courses/computer-science#fees

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Academics

The BSc Computer Science degrees, designed by the team at Goldsmiths, University of London, are designed to give you a strong foundation in Computer Science and specialised knowledge of topics such as Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality and Web Development. Your learning will involve industry and academic case studies to help you understand your studies in terms of real-world problems. You’ll develop and execute a series of projects throughout the programme to help you learn technical skills and hone your problem solving abilities.

The programmes are structured into three levels. The first level focuses on how to programme computers, with a special project on web applications. You will learn how computers work as well as the mathematics that underpin computer science. The second level deepens your programming skills and your understanding of how to develop substantial software projects. You’ll also begin to learn specialised topics such as Graphics Programming and Data Science. In the third level, you’ll have the opportunity study specialised modules depending on your specialist pathway and bring your knowledge and skills together with a final individual project — developing your own software product.

23 modules

3 - 6 years

The degree experience is...

ONLINE LEARNING

The same courses you’ll find on campus, with the flexibility to learn when and where you want.

INTERACTIVE

Collaborate with a global network of industry leading classmates, instructors, and alumni.

ENGAGING

Innovative courses with lectures from some of the world’s best instructors and hands-on projects.

CAREER-FOCUSED

Practical courses designed to help you master skills that you can start applying to your career right away.

When you graduate, you’ll be able to:

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Build and maintain reliable software to meet the sophisticated demands of today's market

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Develop innovative and creative approaches to problem solving

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Work independently with confidence

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Apply for roles at the cutting-edge of the tech sector such as application programmer, mobile app developer, web developer, video game developer, SFX and post-production, and systems analyst

Admissions

For admission into the programme, you must be age 17 or above on the registration deadline of your session. If English is not your first language, you may also need to complete an English language requirement proficiency test. Proficiency test options can be found here.

USA

Standard Entry Route:

You must normally satisfy one of the following requirements for entry via the standard entry route

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations of the American College Board, provided at least two full, non-overlapping, subjects are passed at grades 3, 4 or 5 (with the exception of Studio Art). Please note Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, which individually must be passed at grade 3,4 or 5, are valued as half a full subject each. If one of these AP examinations is not passed in Calculus or Statistics then you must pass grade 12 high school Maths* at a grade of A – B or

30 college credits from an acceptable institution (e.g. community college), including 6 college credits in a Maths subject plus a High School Diploma. If you do not have 6 college credits in Maths then you must pass grade 12 high school Maths at a grade of A – B or

Associate degree from an acceptable institution – including 6 college credits in a Maths subject. If you do not have 6 college credits in Maths then you must pass grade 12 high school Maths at a grade of A – B

Polytechnic Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Specialist Diplomas/Associate degrees that are at least one year long and are in computer science, science, maths or engineering will normally meet our entry requirements.

Performance-Based Admission:

If you do not have the prerequisite qualifications, you can also apply if you meet any one of the following criteria:

Hong Kong

You must normally satisfy one of the following requirements for entry via the standard route:

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): provided 2 Category A subjects are passed at level 3 - 5 and 3 further Category A subjects are passed at level 2 – 5. This must include Compulsory Maths passed at level 3 – 5.

Higher Diplomas/Polytechnic Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Specialist Diplomas/Associate degrees that are at least one year long and are in computer science, science, maths or engineering will normally meet our entry requirements.

Performance-Based Admission:

If you do not have the prerequisite qualifications, you can also apply if you meet any one of the following criteria:

General Application Process

To apply, you will need to complete the Degree Programme Application Form and provide the necessary entry requirement documentation to show that you meet the entry requirements for the degree programme.

About University of London

The University of London has 18 independent member Institutions, of which Goldsmiths, University of London is one of them. The University of London has a long history of offering degrees via distance learning. We now offer over 100 programmes in over 180 countries.

Creativity has always been the hallmark of Goldsmiths, University of London. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds thrive and ideas flourish.

Goldsmiths’ courses and research activities span the arts, humanities, social sciences, cultural studies, computing, business and management across 19 academic departments.

Academic departments cooperate across disciplines to create exciting new courses and develop novel approaches to research issues. This interdisciplinary ethos has helped Goldsmiths to become a national leader in many subject areas.

The QS World Rankings place Goldsmiths, University of London in the top five UK Universities for Art & Design and Communication & Media Studies. Goldsmiths is also in the UK’s top 25 for the quality of our research, according to the Research Excellence Framework 2014 (based on research quality scores in the Times Higher Education subject rankings).

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Frequently Asked Questions

The programme will take you between 3 and 6 years to complete. If you’re working and intending to study the degree alongside, you can pay for modules as you go and study at your own pace. On average, a student studying part time will finish the degree in 4-5 years.

Whether you study online or on campus, you will receive a University of London Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. The academics are those who teach in the on campus programme at Goldsmiths in London. The programme structure and content is similar to that taught on campus but adapted to suit the needs of learners studying online.

Where a written examination is the assessment method for a module, you will need to attend one of our exam centres which are available all over the world. More information can be found here or contact University of London for more information about finding a local exam centre.

Yes, students who successfully complete the programme will be invited to our annual graduation ceremony in London.

Your certificate will show that you have successfully completed the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. It will also show that the awarding body is the University of London with academic direction provided by Goldsmiths, University of London.

The University of London does not provide credit for the completion of the MOOCs associated with this programme. However, these MOOCs will provide a taste of the content taught on the degree programme, giving you a head start with some of the topics on the course.

You will need to complete the University of London application form and meet the eligibility criteria stated above. Once you have received an offer to study on the programme (whether through the standard entry route or the performance based admissions route), you will then complete the registration process by selecting the relevant modules and paying for them. Once you have paid, you will then have access to the degree home on the Coursera platform. The teaching session will start in April and October of each year. Shortly after you have paid you will have approximately 2 weeks to look through the orientation module to help you navigate around the platform and to read through resources to help you make the most of your studies.

Once you have been accepted into the programme and have paid your fees, you will be granted access to the module content on Coursera. You will be able to see all of your programme content through your Coursera Degree Home page.

You will receive support from the University of London’s Student Relationship Managers, Online Tutors, and Module Leaders.

The University of London offers over 100 programmes to students in over 180 countries online or through distance learning. Our alumni have gone on to study Masters at top universities globally as well as to senior roles within leading global multinational companies and governments around the world. Employers value skills developed by our alumni, such as self motivation, organisation and the dedication and commitment to achieve results.